To take a screenshot on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Locate the content you want to capture on your screen.
2. Press the Print Screen (sometimes labeled as PrtScn or PrtSc) key on your keyboard. This captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard.
3. Open an image editing program such as Paint or Microsoft Word.
4. Press Ctrl + V or right-click and select Paste to paste the screenshot from the clipboard into the program.
5. Edit or save the screenshot as needed.

Alternatively, you can use the Snipping Tool or the Snip & Sketch tool if you are using Windows 10. Here’s how:

1. Press the Start button and type “Snipping Tool” or “Snip & Sketch” in the search bar.
2. Select the appropriate tool from the search results.
3. Click on “New” (in the Snipping Tool) or “New Snip” (in Snip & Sketch) to begin taking the screenshot.
4. Use the crosshair cursor to drag and select the portion of the screen you want to capture.
5. Once the snip is captured, it will open in the respective tool where you can save, edit, or share it.

Remember that the specific key or method to take a screenshot may vary slightly depending on your Windows version and keyboard layout.